Highfalls Elementary

www.ncmcs.org/hfes

256 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Highfalls Elementary School, located in the rural community of Bennett, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Moore County Schools district. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school prides itself on fostering a close-knit, supportive educational environment. By leveraging its small-school setting, Highfalls Elementary emphasizes personalized attention and strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community to support student growth and academic achievement.

The school is deeply integrated into its rural setting, often focusing on character development and community values alongside a standard rigorous curriculum. Its facilities and programming are designed to provide a foundational learning experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school. Through its commitment to the Moore County Schools’ mission, Highfalls Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and socially.

256

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

113.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highfalls Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	23
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
226 (88.3 %)
Hispanic
23 (9.0 %)
Two or More
4 (1.6 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Moore County Schools
Phone:	(910)464-3600
Website:	http://www.ncmcs.org/hfes
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 30